Jeff has been a trainer for 6 years. His active lifestyle translated perfectly to his career as a personal trainer as he enjoys fishing, hunting, and playing city league sports.  Jeff started working at the Marshall Area YMCA in 2017 while pursuing his bachelor's degree in exercise science which he received in 2019. As the first full-time trainer at the Marshall Area YMCA, Jeff says, "There is truly no better feeling than helping others get to their goals, one step at a time.

Derek is originally from Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, and came to Marshall to play Baseball at SMSU where he studied Exercise Science.  Sports and athletics have always been a major part of his life. Derek is also an assistant coach for the Marshall Girls Varsity Hockey team.  This will be his second year doing personal training, and his sixth year working with athletes with strength and conditioning.  Derek says "There’s no better feeling in the world than to see someone accomplish their goals and begin to fall in love with fitness for themselves." He believes that fitness shouldn’t be a chore or something we are forced to do simply to become or stay healthy, but that it should be fun and a part of our days that we look forward to. "Everyone can learn to safely and effectively exercise, and it’s a blessing that the Lord has allowed me to help others in their fitness journey."